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About Abbie
Abbie Richards is a content creator based in Wageningen, Netherlands. She creates science communication content focused on the climate, misinformation, and conspiracies.
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As social media posts calling for violence against FEMA gained traction, fear about armed groups forced the agency to proceed with caution

18 Oct 2024  |  www.mediamatters.org
Social media posts have incited fear and threats against FEMA, leading to cautious operations in North Carolina and Tennessee. False claims about FEMA obstructing aid have proliferated, with some social media users encouraging violence and organizing militias. Notable figures like Todd Starnes and Jeremy Herrell have contributed to the narrative, while local law enforcement's role is misrepresented. The situation underscores the impact of misinformation and the potential for violence against federal agencies.

On TikTok, misinformation about Hurricane Helene has spurred calls for violence against FEMA personnel

10 Oct 2024  |  www.mediamatters.org
Misinformation on TikTok about Hurricane Helene has led to calls for violence against FEMA personnel, with videos accusing the agency of obstructing aid and promoting conspiracy theories about government control. These posts have fueled sentiments of civil unrest and revolution, particularly in Republican-leaning areas affected by the hurricane. The misinformation has sparked discussions about potential political motivations, with some suggesting it relates to the upcoming election and the demographics of the impacted regions.

Hitler speeches that appear to be AI-generated are getting millions of views on TikTok

18 Sep 2024  |  www.mediamatters.org
AI-generated audio clips of Adolf Hitler's speeches in English are gaining significant traction on TikTok, with millions of views despite violating the platform's community guidelines against promoting hateful ideologies. Media Matters has identified numerous accounts dedicated to posting these audios, some of which have been removed by TikTok. The content often misrepresents historical facts and is used in memes, sometimes mocking Hitler, but also in ways that promote antisemitic and racist sentiments. The proliferation of such content highlights the challenges social media platforms face in moderating AI-generated disinformation.

Why TikTok is becoming a conspiracy playground

07 Mar 2024  |  mediamatters.org
TikTok is increasingly becoming a platform where absurd AI-generated conspiracy theories proliferate.

TikTok is failing to contain violent beheading content on its platform

09 Feb 2024  |  www.mediamatters.org
TikTok is under scrutiny for failing to contain violent beheading content related to Justin Mohn's alleged killing of his father. Despite community guidelines prohibiting such content, videos featuring Mohn's actions have garnered millions of views on the platform. TikTok's suggested search feature has even recommended searches for unblurred images of the severed head. The platform's Creativity Program Beta, which compensates creators, may be financially rewarding sensationalist and disturbing content. The article calls for TikTok to evolve its policies to address the new harms posed by AI-generated content.

VIDEO: Russell Brand and the Conspiracy Grift

29 Jan 2024  |  www.mediamatters.org
Russell Brand, once hailed as a left-wing hero, has shifted towards promoting right-wing figures and conspiracy theories on his show 'Stay Free.' This transition, described as a 'grift drift,' is financially rewarding due to platforms like Rumble, which host such content. Brand's YouTube channel gained popularity by spreading COVID-19 conspiracy theories, leading to economic opportunities through advertisements and subscriptions. The article criticizes this evolution, highlighting the profitability of right-wing and conspiratorial content online.

E-commerce company Etsy is the latest target of a baseless far-right conspiracy theory: “The new Wayfair”

10 Dec 2023  |  www.mediamatters.org
Far-right online figures are spreading a baseless conspiracy theory claiming that the e-commerce platform Etsy is involved in child trafficking, similar to the debunked 2020 conspiracy theory about Wayfair. The theory alleges that certain high-priced products on Etsy are actually trafficked children or related materials, echoing elements of the Pizzagate and QAnon conspiracies. The claim has gained traction on various social media platforms, earning millions of views. Previously, the Wayfair conspiracy theory led to an investigation by the Department of Homeland Security, which found no evidence to support the allegations.

Conservative commentators and right-wing Christian media deny climate change by claiming God controls the weather

04 Oct 2023  |  www.mediamatters.org
The article highlights the denial of climate change among conservative commentators and right-wing Christian media, who attribute weather events to divine intervention rather than scientific causes. It discusses the decline in concern over climate change among evangelicals, citing a study by the Public Religion Research Institute. Prominent figures and media outlets, including PragerU, The Daily Wire, and Fox News, are criticized for promoting climate denial. The article also mentions various religious and media personalities who link extreme weather events to biblical prophecy and divine judgment, rejecting scientific explanations for climate change.

Right-wing organization Today is America is fueling an extremist network of young conservative influencers

01 Oct 2023  |  www.mediamatters.org
A network of Gen Z influencers under the nonprofit Today is America is spreading right-wing ideology online, particularly on Instagram and TikTok. The organization, founded by Liam and Cam Rafizadeh, is linked to extreme far-right groups and promotes false claims and conspiracy theories. Today is America supports over 320 influencers, many of whom have connections to other right-wing groups like Turning Point USA and PragerU. The organization has deep ties with far-right extremists, including white nationalist Nick Fuentes and the America First movement. The text presents a critical view of Today is America and its activities, highlighting its role in promoting far-right extremism and misinformation.

TikTok trolls are creating deepfakes and deceptively editing real users’ videos to promote “transracialism”

01 Oct 2023  |  www.mediamatters.org
A network of inauthentic TikTok accounts is using stolen videos and deepfakes to promote transphobic and racist sentiments under the guise of 'transracialism.' These accounts often feature profile pictures of figures like Oli London and Rachel Dolezal and use AI-generated faces to create deceptive videos. Despite TikTok's guidelines against such content, the platform has been criticized for not doing enough to prevent this behavior, leading to the harassment of innocent users and the spread of harmful narratives.
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